Filmmakers from all around the world are invited to New Taipei to look for their ideal locations
Once the crew has selected their ideal locations, phone the Film Assist and Development Center to ask for assistance in applying for filming.
Download the forms and fill them out. Send all required documents by email to
Once the application has been approved, we will contact the relevant authority who manages the location. Upon their agreement, we will issue the permit and the crew can begin the shooting.
After the shooting, the location must be cleaned up and restored to its previous conditions. Information requested in the affidavit must be submitted.
Phone the Film Assist and Development Center to inquire about the selected locations
Set and filming rules, and whether the locations are available for application, are subject to the approval of location management authorities.
Only emails will be accepted. Send all application documents in PDF format to
General use of sets
7Days in Advance
Special Requests
Historic sites, police and fire brigade equipment, closure of roads, explosion
30Days in Advance
Application for The Use of Roads
No Closure
7Days in Advance
Closure
30Days in Advance
There is no application fee. Depending on location management, rental fees, utilities, or a deposit might be required.
Only one application will be considered for the same timeslot at one location. Those who have applied and have been approved sooner will be prioritized.
Required Documents
Might Be Required
Once the Film Assist and Development Center receives an application, an assistant will be assigned to conduct site inspection with the crew. During the shooting of scenes with special requests (e.g., road closure, car accident, explosion), the assistant will be on site.
The Film Assist and Development Center does not offer insurance. Production crews must purchase insurance for themselves.
In the event of the following violation of terms, the Information Department of New Taipei City Government may ask the production crew, the producer, the director, or the key violators to cease filming immediately. All subsequent services will also be terminated.
Begin shooting without approval.
Failure to restore the location to its previous condition.
Conduct explosion or modify the set without applying for approval.
Significant discrepancy between the content of the resulting work and that of the proposal.
For details about the completion of work and closing the case, please refer to:
Acknowledgement in The Opening or Closing Credits
Inclusion of the following titles and logos in the opening or closing credits of the film
Submit Information x 4
Within one month of completing the shooting, submit five photos of the set to the Information Department, New Taipei City Government.
* Promotional photos and the video clip can be submitted one month before the film premiere
* Photos should be high-resolution (300dpi or above) and without watermarks
30Days in Advance
Apply to the Film Assist and Development Center
7Days in Advance
Apply to local police
30Days in Advance
Apply to the Film Assist and Development Center
Street sprinklers, fire engines, explosives, or car chase scenes.
Please phone the Film Assist and Development Center to inquire about the required documents